GUNS AND HOSES CRUISE
The Original - Est. 2005
July 7th thru July 18th, 2025
July 7 -day 1 - arrive fairbanks, alaska
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA COACH TRANSFER
Airport to Hotel Trip Length: approximately 10-20 minutes. If your flight is within the flight arrival parameters, a cruise line representative will meet you in the baggage claim area at the airport and assist with locating your luggage on the baggage carousel. The representative will also assist you with your transfer to your Fairbanks hotel. After you identify your luggage, our staff will ensure it is transported to the hotel. After checking in, you have the rest of the day free for shopping or relaxing. Please locate your Tour Director in the hotel lobby for assistance with your check in and for local area information. (Tour Director available from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM). Overnight in Fairbanks.
july 8 -day 2 - tour chena & tanana rivers
FAIRBANKS INCLUDED ACTIVITY:
Riverboat Discovery Cruise Tour Length: approximately 3 hours
Before setting out for the Riverboat Discovery Cruise, a stop will be made for lunch on your own. After lunch, board the Riverboat Discovery, a large sternwheeler riverboat, for a journey down the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Upon conclusion of the tour, you will return to your hotel and have the remainder of the evening free to enjoy independently. Note: The order of the activities on this day may change.
july 9-day 3 - touring denali by rail
FAIRBANKS/DENALI RAIL TRANSFER
Fairbanks to Denali Trip Length: approximately 4 hours
In the morning, you’ll board the Wilderness Express, our glass-domed railcar and travel to Denali. Breakfast is available onboard (additional fees apply). Once in Denali, you'll have free time to book an optional land excursion or relax. Your Tour Director can help you choose from an array of activities, including the Husky Homestead Tour or Denali Park Dinner Theater. Later you'll enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in Denali.
july 10 - day 4 - touring denali national park
DENALI INCLUDED ACTIVITY: Tundra Wilderness Tour
Tour Length: approximately 4 – 5 hours
In the morning, you’ll depart via park bus on the Tundra Wilderness Tour deep into Denali National Park to search for Denali’s 'big five': grizzlies, moose, caribou, grey wolves and Dall sheep. Enjoy the diversity of the landscape as you travel through the taiga forest and sweeping tundra. Don’t forget your binoculars and camera. Enjoy the remainder of your afternoon and evening by relaxing or exploring the hiking trails around the lodge or participating in an optional land excursion. A second night will be spent in Denali.
july 11 - day 5 - disembark denali & seward alaska
DAY 5 • Friday • Denali/Anchorage/Seward
DENALI/ANCHORAGE/SEWARD COACH TRANSFER Trip Length: approximately 6 hours (with stop for independent lunch)
Leaving Mt. Denali behind, depart by coach for Anchorage. Enjoy lunch on your own before continuing to Seward, passing the beautiful Chugach Mountains along the way.
COACH TRANSFER Anchorage to Seward Trip Length: approximately 3 hours After lunch depart for Seward via coach to begin the cruise portion of your vacation.
CRUISINIG ITINERARY
july 11 - day 5 - disembark seward alaska
Welcome aboard the Celebrity Summit - Departs 8:00pm
Seward is perched on a peninsula where the ice age has had lasting power. Where ocean and mountains meet, the frosty waters and rugged coast of Resurrection Bay sustain birds, sea mammals and other marine life.
july 12 - day 6 - hubbard glacier (cruising)
Arrives 3:00pm - Departs 6:00pm
Hubbard Glacier is 76 miles long, 7 miles wide and 350 feet above the water line where it meets the bay. Watch as massive chunks of ice crash into the bay, a process known as calving that the Tlingit people call "White Thunder."
Experience the excitement of seeing this active, translucent blue glacier up close.
july 13 - day 7 - junea, alaska(docked)
Arrives 11:30am - Departs 9:00pm
Surrounded by fjords, forest and snow-capped mountains, Juneau is one gorgeous state capital. Its historic downtown harkens back to its gold-rush origins and you can still pan for gold. But nature is the priceless treasure
When you're in Juneau, you shouldn't miss the amazing glacial landscape or relive Juneau's gold-rush history and pan for gold in the authentic setting of Gold Creek.
july 14 - day 8 - port of call: skagway, alaska
Arrives 7:00am - Departs 8:00pm
Skagway, Alaska: The great Klondike Gold Rush lives on in Skagway's charming downtown of restored 19th-century buildings and its historic railway. Located on the edge of the wilderness, this small town saw its fair share of gold rush, get rich dreamers pass through. Today, it’s residents are more than welcome to share the stories of its untamed past. And there’s so much fascinating history to uncover on a Skagway cruise. Head to Klondike Gold Rush National Park Museum for an in-depth look at Klondike and the two routes out of Skagway – Chilkoot Pass and White Pass. From the vintage train, admire the mountains and see the 1898 trail that fortune seekers traveled on foot. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad runs the vintage locomotives through the famously steep Chilkoot Trail and offers sweeping mountain views during its climb toward Canada.
july 15 - day 9 - port of call: icy strait point
Arrives 7:00am - Departs 3:00pm
The Huna Tlingit welcome visitors to Chichagof Island, where you can experience their rich culture and unspoiled wilderness. Inside the 1912 cannery complex visit the free museum.
Embark on a spectacular sightseeing cruise to discover some of Alaska's most majestic creatures- whales
july 16 - day 10 - port of call: ketchikan, alaska
Arrives 10:00am - Departs 5:30pm
Ketchikan is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument, whose landscapes and dramatic seascapes can only be reached by plane or boat. The Salmon Capital is a hub for sports fishing and home to a collection of totem poles. Where you can explore the history of totem poles and see some terrific examples.
july 17 - day 11 - inside passage (cruising)
Cruising Inside Passage (Canada)
The Inside Passage embodies the best of Alaska's pristine nature and rugged beauty. The wildlife, rainforest shrouded in mist, magnificent fjords and the majesty of the Hubbard Glacier are among the many photo ops.
july 18 - day 12 - port of arrival: vancouver, canada
Arrives 7:00am
Set between the sea and snow-capped mountains, Vancouver is a stylish multicultural metropolis. Explore its different neighborhoods, including historic Gastown, visit city parks and beaches, and dine at acclaimed restaurants.
vancouver - optional overnight stay
Explore Vancouver before your return flight home. Ask us about our optional hotel stay.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Adventure Specialist
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Our Alaska Cruisetours are fully escorted by our friendly and knowledgeable Adventure Specialists*. Think of them as your personal tour guide, concierge, historian, wildlife expert and geologist all in one.
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Train Travel
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All of our Alaska Cruisetour packages include travel onboard the Wilderness Express, our glass-domed railcar. Take in 360-degree views of Alaska's stunning scenery in the upper dome level or dine in style in the lower-level dining room, featuring locally-sourced Alaskan dishes
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Hotel Accommodations
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After a day of touring, unwind in some of Alaska's best resorts and lodges including Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Denali Park Village and more.
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On The Cruise
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A classic drink package for 2 adult guest per cabin
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Basic Wifi for the cabin
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Gratutities for both guests in the cabin
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Most restaurants with food & beverages
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World Class entertainment & shows
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All access to all Guns and Hoses exclusive parties, shows, events & meet and greets
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Access to exclusive Guns and Hoses special shore excursions
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Transportation
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You'll have the same driver and motorcoach throughout the entire land portion of your Alaska Cruisetour, so you'll never have to worry about your luggage and personal items.
Amazing Activities
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Every Celebrity Alaska Cruisetour includes a visit to Denali National Park where you can experience the grandeur of Alaska's wildlife and untamed wilderness.
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Discover the beauty and wonder of all the destinations on your tour with the range of exciting activities we've planned for you. Plus, enjoy free time to explore on your own or book an optional land excursion.